November 1 - 30, 2025: Issue 648

 

SLS SNB Premiership 2025-2026 Surf Boat Series Round 2 hosted by Palm Beach SLSC: The Boaties Family Continues to Thrive under Historic Barrenjoey Headland

The first two rounds of the Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Brach 2025-2026 Surf Boat Premiership have been run, the first hosted by Freshwater SLSC on November 8, the second by Palm Beach SLSC on November 22, and see Palm Beach SLSC sitting atop the Leaderboard on 33 points, with South Curl Curl running next among local surf clubs on 19 and Mona Vale SLSC just two points behind them on 17.

Queenscliff at position 6, Collaroy at 7, Freshwater at 8, Avalon Beach at 9 and North Narrabeen at 10 round out the top rankings so far this Season. 

Visitor surf clubs and crews taking part in this carnival included Brook's As and Purds As from North Cronulla, MacMasters Meaty-Oars, MacMasters Fat Dads and MacMasters Martinis, Coogee DMG's, Coogee Commandos and Coogee Havachats, and South Maroubra Swingers. Elouera's Team A - Reserve Male Surf Boat, were scheduled to race but didn't make it.

The Freshwater Carnival saw visitors in the Gerringong Pearls and the Shabangs, an U23 Female Surf Boat crew from South Maroubra, make the trip for racing.

MacMasters SLSC's crews at Palm Beach

North Cronulla visitors

Coogee visitors

As some clubs only have a handful of crews, and some only one competing in some age divisions, the rankings this early in the Season may change. However, Palm Beach SLSC, the 'Palmy Army' is already showing strong consistency, their U19's, the Palm Beach ''Prophets'' are just winning and winning, with South Curly's Open Mens and Under 23's crews excelling while Mona Vale SLSC, with a crew in every age division, are clearly stepping up - their U19 girls crew, the Mona Vale Menace, are also winning, while their Masters (Reserves) crew, the 'Comrades' are ranked equal second overall so far alongside North Narrabeen's ''Smoko's''.

Queenscliff's Reserves male and female teams are ranked No. 1, with former Warriewood SLSC President and Sweep Matthew Sheridan, along with fellow Queensie Sweeps Simon Barnes and Damien Daley, aiming for a repeat of last Season's results; Gold! Gold! Gold!, while their U23's ''Beef Wellington'', are ranked equal 3rd at this stage alongside the Palm Beach Pints.

Palm Beach SLSC President Alex Tyrell is also rowing with Queenscliff this Season as part of their first-placed Reserves Women's crew - which is another example of how our surf boat athletes are also members of one 'boaties family'. By the time States, the ASRL Open and Aussies roll around, they'll all be supporting their fellow Branch members, and yelling their heads off for each other in Finals races reached.

Every opportunity to race in a carnival and finesse crews working as one in the lead into those big events at Season's end are taken - and these are also an opportunity to catch-up with old friends. During the States ASRL Open and Aussies it's quickly apparnet tht the Boaties Family is one that stretches nation-wide.

Two former Presidents, Matt Sheridan and Ashley (Ash) Cardiff, of Warriewood and Avalon Beach, and both long-term huge supporters of surf boats and local surf sports carnivals

Palm Beach SLSC Legends, including SLS SNB official and Alex Tyrell

Avalon Beach SLSC's ''Thunderstrokes'' will be giving them a good run, as well Freshwater's ''Freaks''.

North Narrabeen, with Sweeps Don McManus and Scott Morrison, also have an U23 male team having a crack this Season.

The big showing so far from Bilgola SLSC, with Sweeps Neil Jones, Rob Emerson and Mark Fitzgerald and 7 crews all up, along with Whale Beach SLSC, Sweep Brett Babicci, with 5 crews, are reigniting the passion for surf boats in clubs that have a tradition for being among the best of the best in this sport.

The Under 23 Womens crews show the Newport Stingers won the U23 Female Surf Boat Short Course Race at Freshwater and then it's the Palm Beach Pythons and Palm Beach Pina Coladas ranked together, followed by Palm Beach Prosecco. 

Round 3 in the 2026 Boat Premiership takes place January 10 and 11 2026 at North Steyne, and then it's the Young Guns carnival hosted by Collaroy SLSC from January 24-25, before Branch Championships commence at Freshwater and Queenscliff, with the Boats Comp. at Queenscliff on Saturday February 7.

On February 13 to 15 the ASRL Interstate Open Boat Championships take place at Wanda this Season. The SLS NSW State Championships, back at Swansea-Belmont this Season, take place February 25 to March 1 for Boats. The AUSSIES Surfboats races take place at Tugan March 25 to 29.

None of this can take place without the volunteer officials who run these carnivals. Below is Avalon Beach SLSC's Melinda Akehurst and Tammy Carter, both also SLS SNB Officials at the Carnivals, who like many Branch officials, have worked for years at these, State and even at Aussies, paying their expenses of getting there and back from their own pockets, which amounts to thousands each year, to ensure these carnivals go ahead and the learning and team-man-and-woman-ship at the core of them, which saves lives, continues.

Mona Vale helping Newport

Surf Boats at Palm Beach: A Historic Tradition

With Barrenjoey headland in the distance, the place where lifeboats were launched from the Broken Bay Customs Station on Station Beach, Pittwater, and later Barrenjoey Lighthouse to rescue those in peril at sea, and which was passed by early Palm Beach SLSC boaties on a long row to Newcastle to compete, there's no better place than current surf boat crews to test themselves and each other in a great early 2025-2026 Season carnival.



Station Beach, Pittwater, circa 1879-1880, photos courtesy State L:ibrary of NSW

Palm Beach SLSC Foundation Members Rowing to Newcastle

Early PBSLSC 'boaties' built yachts, launches and opened a shop. These foundation members were year-round permanent residents who also went out to rescue others during the off-season when called on to help. 

These were real 'men of the sea' who thought nothing of rowing up the coast to be part of surf boat races in carnivals at Newcastle, where one of their number had family connections and where his father had formed part of those who went out to rescue those in peril there as had occurred under Barrenjoey.


The first Boat Captain of Palm Beach SLSC was Arthur Goddard, son of William Joseph Goddard, and Gonsalves were also among the founding members of this club who were boat aficionados. 

Some insights on these a few of these rows:

A GREAT PULL Palm Beach Surfers Reach Newcastle 
NEWCASTLE, Saturday.— A feat probably unequalled in surfing annals was accomplished today by the  Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club boat crew, comprising A. Goddard (captain), the brothers H. S. and L. Gonsalves, and J. Coltman. The crew rowed from Palm Beach to Newcastle in order to take part in the club's surf carnival today. Starting from Palm Beach at 9 a.m. on Friday they rowed 30 miles, and were towed five miles from the Newcastle side of Norah Head by the steamer Currembene. There they were met by the Newcastle surf boat, and pulled ashore amid great enthusiasm.  A GREAT PULL. (1924, February 17). Sunday Times(Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), p. 7. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128153132

PALM BEACH BOYS To Sea in a Surf Boat FOR NEWCASTLE FETE; crew comprised H., H.E Gonsalves, A Goddard, R Thompson and A. Dellit. : PALM BEACH BOYS. (1925, February 6). Evening News(Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), p. 1. Retrieved fromhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117972634

FROM PALM BEACH
Surfers Arrive towed by Herga

“A long pull and a strong pull” - The words of the old chanty were evidently, in the minds of the Palm Beach surf boat crew when it set out from Palm Beach on Thursday night. It was their intention to make for Newcastle to participate in a two-days carnival.

The seas however, were unkind to the intrepid little band, which included, besides members of the Gonsalves family, Messrs. R. Johnson, Carl Gow and Arthur Goddard. Mr. Gow is a former member of the Newcastle surf club, while Mr. Goddard is captain of the crew.

The party had got about 20 miles on their way when they encountered a heavy ruin squall. The sea became exceedingly choppy. Eventually they were forced to return. Undaunted, the crew made another start on Friday, but old Neptune did not make matters easy for them. The sea was rough, and conditions generally unpleasant.

It was with a good deal of relief that they availed themselves of an offer of a tow from the sixty-miler “Herga”. The Newcastle beach was reached about five o'clock last night. The visitors were given a warm welcome. The breakers were rolling up in great force just then, so it was thought advisable to proceed to Nobby's and make a landing there. This also proved impossible, so eventually the surf boat was taken round to the pilot harbour.

This morning it was taken round to the Newcastle beach by the Ajax. It is probable that a tow back to Palm Beach will be arranged for them tomorrow. Shipping circles have given every assistance, and kept a keen look-out for the little craft yesterday. - Newcastle Sun (NSW) - Saturday 7 February 1925 - Page 8



Those fearless Palm Beach men getting a tow from the Ajax - gentleman sitting on the rail is Carl Gow WWI veteran whose brother and father were station at Barrenjoey Lighthouse after he returned home. Photo: Bill Goddard/Goddard family

PALM BEACH SURF BOAT


What is claimed to be the most up-to-date surf-boat built in Sydney was launched at Palm Bench on Sunday. Built by W. Holmes, of Lavender Bay, at a cost of £93, it is 21ft overall, with a 5ft beam. It Is the only surf-boat in New South Wales with masts and sails. 

The launching ceremony was performed by Mrs. H. W. Meggitt. Mr. J. Craig referred to the liberality of the residents of Palm Beach, and to their keen Interest in the Club. The spectators were treated to a first-class exhibition In the heavy southerly swell that was running, and the boat behaved splendidly. Mr. Fred Notting, ex-captain of the Manly Surf Club, took the steering oar. 
Although the Palm Beach Surf Life saving Club was started only in November 1921, it has now 35 active members, nearly all of whom are qualified life-savers. PALM BEACH SURF BOAT (1922, May 17). The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954), p. 8 (FINAL RACING). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223949070


Early PBSLSC Surf Boat members. Photo: Goddard family

An all residents of Palm Beach crew for 1926's escapade:

PALM BEACH TO NEWCASTLE. 
SURFERS' EXPERIENCES. 
NEWCASTLE, Friday. The surf boat containing the members of the Palm Beach crew-the three Gonsalves brothers, Goddard, and Gow-who will compete at the surf carnival, arrived at Newcastle shortly after noon today, after an exciting trip up the coast. Leaving Palm Beach at 4 a.m. yesterday, they were expected, at Newcastle before dusk last night, but a message arrived later that they bad landed at Terrigal to spend the night. Upon landing, the captain (A. Goddard) said that soon after starting they had to face a strong nor'-easter, and after a hard row they decided to land at McMaster’s Beach. As they turned the boat shorewards he was knocked overboard by a huge wave, and the next wave washed him further from the boat. “I was very glad," he said, "when they turned towards me, and eventually hauled me aboard, as the place has a bad reputation for sharks."
Later, on there appeared to be no chance of reaching Newcastle before dark, they decided to land at Terrigal. A start was again made at 6 o'clock this morning, and after rowing a few miles, they were picked up by the North Coast steamer Urana, and arrived off Newcastle about noon. The visitors wore welcomed by the president of the Newcastle Surf Club (Dr. Idris Morgan),and entertained at lunch In the Surf Club's pavilion. BOAT TRIP. (1926, February 13). The Sydney Morning Herald(NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 15. Retrieved fromhttp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16264350

NEWCASTLE SURF CARNIVAL Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club's carnival will take place this afternoon. Fifteen metropolitan clubs will be represented in the competition, in which it is expected 400 life-savers will take part. The rescue and resuscitation event, and the surf teams' race for the Johnny Walker surf boat will be one of the main features of the programme. The following officials of the Surf Life Saving Association will be in attendance:- Mr. C. D. Paterson, president; Mr. D. D. McIntyre, secretary, who has not missed a Newcastle surf carnival since the inception some fifteen years ago; Mr. WV. T. Calnan, assistant secretary; Mr: WV. V.Craven, instructor-in-chief; Mr. Ramsay Sharpe, and Mr. O. G. H. Read, vice presidents; and Mr. T. Moran, registrar.

The Palm Beach surf  boat crew (A.Goddard captain, H., H. E., and S. Gonsalves, and C. Gow) arrived at Newcastle yesterday early in the afternoon, to take part in the carnival. They left Palm Beach at four o'clock on Thursday morning, but a north-east wind was blowing, and freshened considerably, and only slow progress was made. 

A landing was made at McMaster's Beach at half-past eight o'clock on Thursday morning. Goddard was caught by a sweep while negotiating a landing, and went overboard, but escaped injury. After resting for in hour and a half they resumed their trip and reached Terrigal at twenty minutes past twelve o'clock p.m. They stayed there until five o'clock yesterday morning, and after going about three miles were taken in tow by the North Coast Company's steamer Urana, which brought them as far as Newcastle. This is the third time that the boat has come to Newcastle to take part in the Newcastle Surf Club's carnival, and on each occasion the crew have been fortunate enough to be towed the greater part of the distance.  NEWCASTLE SURF CARNIVAL. (1926, February 13).Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate(NSW : 1876 - 1954) , p. 6. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137506981

This newspaper article has a photo of the Palm Beach Boat Crew. An error has been made in the caption below the photo. The Goddard names are in the wrong order. It should read: Left to Right: Walter (Wally) Goddard, Carl Gow, Harold (Midge) Gonsalves, Arthur Goddard, Henry (Tim) Gonsalves, Sydney (Sid) Gonsalves.




Thrills of the Surf: Newcastle Life-Saving Carnival (1926, February 17). Sydney Mail (NSW : 1912 - 1938), p. 26. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160391150 

Palm Beach Round 2 Results - 2025/26 SLS SNB Boat Premiership

Reserve Female Final:
1. South Maroubra Streakers
2. Coogee Overwavers
3. Queenscliff Team A
4. Avalon Beach Thunderstrokes
5. Freshwater Freaks
6. Mona Vale MudSkippers

Reserve Male Final:
1. North Narrabeen Smokos
2. Freshwater Pigs
3. Coogee Sons
4. Mona Vale Comrades
5. MacMasters Fat Dads
6. Queenscliff Team A

Open Women Final:
1. Coogee DMG's
2. Palm Beach Pirates
3. Avalon Beach Sweet Feet
4. Collaroy Giants
5. Collaroy Cannons
6. Palm Beach Pursuit

Open Men Final:
1. Queenscliff - Go like the Clappers
2. Purds As (North Cronulla)
3. South Curl Curl Blitz
4. Palm Beach Probation
5. Mona Vale Megalodon
6. Brook's As (North Cronulla)

U23 Female Final
1. Coogee Havachats
2. Palm Beach Pina Coladas
3. Palm Beach Prosecco
4. South Curl Curl Cruisers
5. Collaroy Cannons
6. Mona Vale Black

U23 Male Final
1. South Maroubra - Swingers
2. Palm Beach Pints
3. Collaroy Long Necks
4. Palm Beach Penitokos
5. South Curl Curl Dribblers
6. Palm Beach Phins

U19 Female - Round 3 Results:
1. Mona Vale Menace
2. Coogee Commandos
3. South Curl Curl Runawayz
4. Newport Nightmare
5. Bilgola Silly Billys
6. Bilgola Bombshells - DNS

U19 Male Final:
1. Palm Beach Prophets
2. South Curl Curl Sandy Cracks
3. Mona Vale Box Heads

All results available in Live Heats

SLS SNB Boat Crews 2025-2026: Freshwater and Palm Beach Carnivals

Palm Beach SLSC:

Reserve Male: Palm Beach Philosophers; 1 Alexander St John, Bow, 2 Joshua Ferris, Second Bow, 3 Harry Martin, Second Stroke, 4 Taighe Wilson, Stroke, 5 Alexandra Stirling Sweep

Open Women: Palm Beach Pursuit; 1 Bridie Cooksey, Bow, 2 Holly Garner, Second Bow, 3 Ellen Schroeder, Second Stroke 4 Mikala Burns, Stroke 5 Charlie Trotter Sweep

Open Women: Palm Beach Pirates; 1 Lucy Lake, Bow, 2 Meg Conlon, Second Bow, 3, Gabriela Chubb, Second Stroke, 4 Ingrid Holtheuer, Stroke, 5 Stephen Cox Sweep

Open Men: Palm Beach Probation; 1 Stuart Wickens, Bow, 2 Anthony Kenny, Second Bow, 3 Marcus Greene, Second Stroke,  4 Thomas Whalan, Stroke, 5 Penitiketo Halangahu, Sweep

U23 Female: Palm Beach Prosecco; 1 Lucy Miller, Bow, 2 Isabella Donnelley, Second Bow, 3 Natalie Perry, Second Stroke, 4 Brooke Cuttance, Stroke, 5 Rory Egan Sweep

U23 Female: Palm Beach Pina Coladas; 1 Abigail Skinner, Bow, 2 Charlotte Cadman, Second Bow, 3 Charlotte Donnelley, Second Stroke, 4 Grace Tassell, Stroke, 5 Matthew Giblin Sweep

U23 Female: Palm Beach Pythons; 1 Madeleine Julliard, Bow, 2 Ali Waddington, Second Bow, 3 Lilian Huntley, Second Stroke, 4 Elizabeth Holtheuer, Stroke, 5 Peter Spence Sweep

U23 Female: Palm Beach Pocket Rockets; 1 Bridie Cooksey, Bow, 2 Briar Carter, Second Bow, 3 Laura Kenny, Second Stroke, 4 Brynnin Barr, Stroke, 5 Charlie Trotter

U23 Male: Palm Beach Pints; 1 Jacob Goss, Bow, 2 Thomas Hannon, Second Bow, 3 Ben Roe, Second Stroke, 4 Liam Macfarlane, Stroke, 5 Charlie Trotter Sweep

U23 Male: Palm Beach Phins; 1 Aymeric Moloney, Bow, 2 Jack Nugent, Second Bow, 3 Maxim Moloney, Second Stroke, 4 Thomas Lacey, Stroke, 5 Peter Spence Sweep

U23 Male: Palm Beach Penitokos; 1 Jayke Jecks, Bow, 2 Harper Hodkinson, Second Bow, 3 Hugo Lumb, Second Stroke, 4 Jackson Lind, Stroke 5 Penitiketo Halangahu Sweep

U23 Male: Palm Beach Petrol; 1 Lachlan Clayton, Bow, 2 Angus Gregg, Second Bow, 3 George Chapman, Second Stroke, 4 Thomas Wait, Stroke, 5 Rory Egan Sweep

U19 Male: Palm Beach Prophets; 1 Jackson Thomas, Bow, 2 William Hirst, Second Bow, 3 Max Tancred, Second Stroke, 4 Oscar Petras, Stroke, 5 Rory Egan, Sweep

Some of the Palmy Army

Palm Beach SLSC's Boat Captain Peter Spence

Palm Beach SLSC Sweep Stephen Cox


Whale Beach SLSC:

Reserve Female: Whale Beach Hump Backs; 1 Sarah Sherlock, Bow, 2 Miriam Woof, Second Bow, 3 Kristin Walker, Second Stroke, 4 Sophie Nettelbeck, Stroke, 5 Brett Babicci Sweep

Reserve Male: Whale Beach Blow Holes; 1 Bowen Frahm, Bow, 2 Kai Wood, Second Bow, 3 Harry Millard, Second Stroke, 4 Barnabas Hackett, Stroke, 5 Brett Babicci Sweep

U23 Female: Whale Beach Free Willy's; 1 Taya Garner, Bow, 2 Lilly Kovac, Second Bow, 3 Kristin Walker, Second Stroke, 4 Sophie Nettelbeck, Stroke, 5 Brett Babicci Sweep

U23 Male: Whale Beach Lil D's; 1 Nicholas Rogers, Bow, 2 Braydon Smink, Second Bow, 3 Oscar Downes, Second Stroke, 4 Benjamin Bernard, Stroke, 5 Brett Babicci Sweep

U23 Male: Whale Beach Moby Dick's; 1 Owen Saunders, Bow, 2 Elliott Gordon, Second Bow, 3 William Parker, Second Stroke, 4 Benjamin Bernard, Stroke, 5 Brett Babicci Sweep

Avalon Beach SLSC: 

Reserve Female: Avalon Beach Thunderstrokes; 1 Ella Brady, Bow, 2 Natasha Burke, Second Bow, 3 Sophie Valentine, Second Stroke, 4 Tara Neasmith, Stroke, 5 Pete Carter Sweep

Reserve Female: Avalon Beach Antiques: 

Reserve Male: Avalon Beach Girtheletes; 1 Blake Taggart, Bow, 2 Zachary Dale, Second Bow, 3 Yannick Raden Winoto, Second Stroke, 4 Todd Barber, Stroke, 5 Pete Carter Sweep

Reserve Male: Avalon Beach Team B: 

Open Male: Avalon Beach Pinkies; 1 Thomas Curnow, Bow, 2 Shaun Wolthers, Second Bow, 3 Jack Hook, Second Stroke, 4 Torin Calf, Stroke, 5 Nathan Wellings Sweep

Open Female: Avalon Beach Sweet Feet (were called 'Berries' at Freshwater, Round 1); 1 Kate Wilson, Bow 2 Lauren Petersen, Second Bow 3 Tegan Bilson, Second Stroke 4 Jacqueline Grimes, Stroke, 5 Nathan Wellings Sweep

Open Female: Avalon Beach Sandcrabs; 

U23 Female: Avalon Beach Ivys; 1 Eva Attwood, Bow, 2 Bethany Lever, Second Bow, 3 Phileine Krabbe, Second Stroke, 4 Molly Baczkowski, Stroke, 5 Nathan Wellings Sweep

Some of the Avalon Beach SLSC Boat Division 2025-26

Bilgola Beach SLSC:

Reserve Male: Bilgola OG (Old Gold); 1 Garett Smith, Bow, 2 Grant Jacobs, Second Bow, 3 Mark Parsons, Second Stroke, 4 Norman Pounder, Stroke, 5 Neil Jones Sweep

U23 Male: Bilgola Fireball; 1 Lachlan Savage, Bow, 2 Connor Raaff, Second Bow, 3 Beau Nicholas, Second Stroke, 4 Thomas Pfafflin, Stroke, 5 Neil Jones, Sweep

U 23 Male: Bilgola Backshots; 1 Dane Burns, Bow, 2 Lachlan Oake, Second Bow, 3 Callum Archibald, Second Stroke, 4 Liam Kilpatrick, Stroke, 5 Robert Emerson Sweep

U23 Male: Bilgola Backshots (at Freshwater - Boat Premiership Round 1); 1 Dane Burns, Bow, 2 Fletcher Hole, Second Bow, 3 Callum Archibald, Second Stroke, 4 Liam Kilpatrick, Stroke, 5 Robert Emerson Sweep

U19 Female: Bilgola Silly Billys; 1 Fleur Dose, Bow, 2 Summer Perrett, Second Bow, 3 Scarlett Jacobs, Second Stroke, 4 Abbie Parsons, Stroke 5 Neil Jones Sweep

U19 Female: Bilgola Bombshells; 1 Chloe Deleu, Bow, 2 Arianna Rich, Second Bow, 3 Haidee Underwood, Second Stroke, 4 Madison Perry, Stroke, 5 Mark Fitzgerald Sweep

U19 Male: Bilgola Chicken Legs; 1 Jack Roberts, Bow, 2 Ryan Fronzek, Second Bow, 3 Myles Nicholas, Second Stroke, 4 Fletcher Hole, Stroke, 5 Neil Jones Sweep

Newport SLSC:

Open Female: Newport Stingers; 1 Ella Gale, Bow, 2 Alani Barros, Second Bow, 3 Zoe Ellis, Second Stroke, 4 April McCarney, Stroke, 5 Michael King Sweep

U23 Female: Newport Makos; 1 Sophie Crookshanks, Bow, 2 Lucy Williams, Second Bow, 3 Sarah Torta, Second Stroke, 4 Paige Critchlow, Stroke, 5 Michael King Sweep

U19 Female: Newport Nightmare; 1 Milla Bonasera, Bow, 2 Ava Cran, Second Bow, 3 Macy Pickering, Second Stroke, 4 Elise Shanahan, Stroke, 5 Michael King Sweep

Newport SLSC's U19 girls crew

Mona Vale SLSC:

Reserve Female: Mona Vale MudSkippers: 1 Victoria Robinson, Bow, 2 Claire Reading, Second Bow, 3 Nicole Marshman, Second Stroke, 4 Robyn Moore, Stroke, 5 Bryce Munro Sweep

Reserve Male: Mona Vale Comrades; 1 Cuban Porter-Sheen, Bow, 2 Brendan Lindfield, Second Bow, 3 Nate Bakon, Second Stroke, 4 Josh Howard, Stroke, 5 Kai Cooper, Sweep

Open Women: Mona Vale Menace; 1 Jasmine Siddall Bow, 2 Georgia Alden, Second Bow, 3 Abbey Pickering, Second Stroke, 4 Anabel Rulli Stroke, 5 James Meadows Sweep

Open Women: Mona Vale Mayhem; 1 Harriette Burke, Bow, 2 Brooke West, Second Bow, 3 Kendall Desbrow, Second Stroke  4 Arabella Archibald, Stroke, 5 Kai Cooper Sweep

Open Men: Mona Vale Megalodon; 1 Conor Dempsey, Bow, 2 Deryck Pickering, Second Bow, 3 James Meadows, Second Stroke,  4 Nathan Down, Stroke, 5 Kai Cooper, Sweep

U23 Female: Mona Vale Black; 1 Lauren Muriti, Bow, 2 Alicia Jones, Second Bow, 3 Olivia Chaffers-Welsh, Second Stroke, 4 Jasmine Bauchop, Stroke, 5 Bryce Munro Sweep

U23 Male: Mona Vale Big Bang; 1 Jack Munro, Bow, 2 Brendan Lindfield, Second Bow, 3 Cornelius Scholz, Second Stroke, 4 Jack Van Wensveen, Stroke, 5 Bryce Munro Sweep

U19 Female: Mona Vale Menace: 1 Jasmine Siddall Bow, 2 Georgia Alden, Second Bow, 3 Abbey Pickering, Second Stroke, 4 Anabel Rulli, Stroke, 5 James Meadows Sweep

U19 Male: Mona Vale Box Heads; 1 Jack Munro, Bow, 2 Archie Lane, Second Bow, 3 Callum MacGown, Second Stroke, 4 Michael Di Costanzo, Stroke 5 Bryce Munro Sweep

North Narrabeen SLSC:

2025 SLS NSW State Championships 200 yrs min Female team: North Narrabeen Dreadnaughts; 1 Julie Anderson, 2 Lee Chaloner, 3 Simone Knox, 4 Kerrie McManus 5 Donald McManus

Reserve Male: North Narrabeen Four Strokes; 1 Hayden Tucker, Bow, 2 Charles Kelly, Second Bow, 3 Alexander Jacobs, Second Stroke, 4 David Kelly, Stroke, 5 Donald McManus Sweep

Reserve Male: North Narrabeen Smokos; 1 Billy Maxwell, Bow, 2 David Fealy, Second Bow, 3 Brendan Hollis, Second Stroke, 4 John Beaumont, Stroke, 5 Scott Morrison Sweep

U23 Male: North Narrabeen Four Strokes; 1 Hayden Tucker, Bow, 2 Charles Kelly, Second Bow, 3 Alexander Jacobs, Second Stroke, 4 David Kelly, Stroke, 5 Donald McManus Sweep

North Narrabeen Smokos + a few NNSLSC women athletes

North Narrabeen Four Strokes + a supportive dad

Collaroy SLSC:

Open Women: Collaroy Giants; 1 Jessica Layton, Bow, 2 Kelly Trim, Second Bow, 3 Rhiannon Lea, Second Stroke, 4 Alysha Lerond,  Stroke, 5 Mark Anderson Sweep

Open Women: Collaroy Cannons; 1 Aiyla Thomas-Smith, Bow, 2 Chelsea Robertson, Second Bow, 3 Hannah Bosland, Second Stroke, 4 Elani Plummer Stroke, 5 Mark Reece Sweep

Open Women: Collaroy Crusaders; 1 Jodie Trim, Bow, 2 Tara Bowyer, Second Bow, 3 Chloe Butler, Second Stroke, 4 Isabella Dunkin, Stroke, 5 Gavin Scott Sweep

Open Men: Collaroy Black; 1 Lachlan Davis, Bow, 2 Peter Barratt, Second Bow, 3 Eugene Swanepoel, Second Stroke, 4 Beau Maulguet, Stroke, 5 Robert Maloney, Sweep

U23 Female: Collaroy Cannons; 1 Aiyla Thomas-Smith, Bow, 2 Chelsea Robertson, Second Bow, 3 Hannah Bosland, Second Stroke, 4 Elani Plummer, Stroke, 5 Mark Reece Sweep

U23 Female: Collaroy Cobras; 1 Lauren Deane, Bow, 2 Tiah Szann, Second Bow, 3 Antoinette Theunissen, Second Stroke, 4 Frankie Webster, Stroke, 5 Gavin Scott Sweep

U23 Male: Collaroy Long Necks: 1 William Keep, Bow, 2 Jamie Tam O'Connor, Second Bow, 3 Lachlan Davis, Second Stroke, 4 Luca George, Stroke, 5 Robert Maloney Sweep

Some of the Collaroy SLSC Boat Division 2025-26

North Curl Curl SLSC:

U19 Male: North Curl Curl Team A; 1 Alexander Conran, Bow, 2 Luca Ferguson, Second Bow, 3 Jelle Spijker, Second Stroke, 4 Toby Johnston, Stroke 5 David Wymer Sweep

South Curl Curl SLSC:

Reserve Male: South Curl Curl BOG; 1 Douglas Bone, Bow, 2 Ellis James, Second Bow, 3 Bjorn Shearer, Second Stroke, 4 Luke Huntley, Stroke, 5 Nathan Wilson Sweep

Reserve Male: South Curl Curl Fathers & Sons; 1 Jonathan Beavon, Bow, 2 Angus Beavon, Second Bow, 3 Cooper Oxley, Second Stroke, 4 John Oxley, Stroke, 5 Mark Spiteri Sweep

Reserve Male: South Curl Curl Love Rocket; 1 Jordi Skelton, Bow, 2 Andrew Rivett, Second Bow, 3 Peter Rogers, Second Stroke, 4 Steve Hall, Stroke, 5 Wayne Settree Sweep

Reserve Female: South Curl Curl Cruisers; 1 Summer Osborn, Bow, 2 Ciara Porteous, Second Bow, 3 Willow Doyle, Second Stroke, 4 Malawi Warneford, Stroke, 5 Nicola Berry Sweep

Open Women: South Curl Curl Runawayz; 1 Abigail Wilson, Bow, 2 Zoe Burke, Second Bow, 3 Chanelle Humel, Second Stroke,  4 Naomie Humel, Stroke, 5 Nathan Wilson Sweep

Open Women: South Curl Curl Hoozya; 1 Ellie Clubb, Bow, 2 Nicola Berry, Second Bow, 3 Willow Doyle, Second Stroke, 4 Malawi Warneford, Stroke, 5 Mark Spiteri Sweep

Open Men: South Curl Curl Sneaky Nuts; 1 Bailey Skelton, Bow, 2 Daniel Johnston, Second Bow, 3 Tom Opie, Second Stroke, 4 Julian McKay, Stroke, 5 Nicola Berry Sweep

Open Men: South Curl Curl Blitz; 1 Samuel Lowery, Bow, 2 Michael Egan, Second Bow, 3 Trent Rogers, Second Stroke, 4 Zac Lowery,  Stroke, 5 Rob Lowery, Sweep

U23 Female: South Curl Curl Cruisers; 1 Summer Osborn, Bow, 2 Jess English, Second Bow, 3 Ivy Warneford, Second Stroke, 4 Ciara Porteous, Stroke, 5 Rob Lowery Sweep

U23 Male: South Curl Curl Dribblers; 1 Finnian Hume, Bow, 2 Sam Merry, Second Bow, 3 Levi Welsh, Second Stroke, 4 Cody Kearney, Stroke, 5 Rob Lowery Sweep

U 23 Male: South Curl Curl Burley; 1 Jack Rivett, Bow, 2 David Campbell, Second Bow, 3 Angus Campbell, Second Stroke, 4 Alastair Slavin, Stroke, 5 Nathan Wilson Sweep

U23 Male: South Curl Curl Whompa; 1 Flynn Grady, Bow, 2 Harrison Kilgore, Second Bow, 3 Toby Skelton, Second Stroke, 4 Cooper Oxley, Stroke, 5 Nathan Wilson Sweep

U23 Male: South Curl Curl Tickles; 1 Kaleb Mark, Bow, 2 Dom Vassallo, Second Bow, 3 Logan Howes, Second Stroke, 4 Jake Robinson, Stroke, 5 Christopher Flemming Sweep

U19 Female: South Curl Curl Runawayz; 1 Abigail Wilson, Bow, 2 Zoe Burke, Second Bow, 3 Chanelle Humel, Second Stroke,  4 Naomie Humel, Stroke, 5 Nathan Wilson Sweep

U19 Male: South Curl Curl Sandy Cracks; 1 Angus Beavon, Bow, 2 Liam Cooney, Second Bow, 3 Dempsey Willson, Second Stroke,  4 Alastair Slavin, Stroke 5 Rob Lowery Sweep

Freshwater SLSC:

Reserve Female: Freshwater Freaks; 1 Mia Glasson, Bow, 2 Cheyenne Hayes, Second Bow, 3 Kelsey Crawford, Second Stroke, 4 Elizabeth (Ela) Cornwell, Stroke, 5 Nathan Perry Sweep

Reserve Male: Freshwater Pigs; 1 Blake Cradock, Bow, 2 Rory Bartle, Second Bow, 3 Andrew McMinn, Second Stroke, 4 Tristan Kavanagh, Stroke, 5 Nathan Perry Sweep

U19 Male: Freshwater Worms; 1 Campbell Symington, Bow, 2 Jasper Pinnuck, Second Bow, 3 Sebastian Ellens, Second Stroke, 4 Jack Barnett, Stroke, 5 Nathan Perry Sweep

Queenscliff SLSC:

Reserve Female: Queenscliff Team A; 1 Ellie Halliday, Bow, 2 Nicki Daley, Second Bow, 3 Alexandra Tyrrell, Second Stroke, 4 Alexandra Walding, Stroke, 5 Matthew Sheridan Sweep

Reserve Male: Queenscliff Team A; 1 Rhys Carroll, Bow, 2 Andrew Welsby, Second Bow, 3 William Bellew, Second Stroke, 4 William Thackray, Stroke, 5 Matthew Sheridan Sweep

Reserve Male: Queenscliff Team A  (at Freshwater - SLS SNB Boat Premiership Round 1); 1 Stuart Menogue, Bow, 2 Nigel Johnston, Second Bow, 3 Jonathan O'Loughlin, Second Stroke, 4 Patrick Kelleher, Stroke, 5 Simon Barnes Sweep

Open Women: Queenscliff Sherro's Angels; 1 Jasmine Kirkpatrick, Bow, 2 Alice Stuart, Second Bow, 3 Jade Sheridan, Second Stroke,  4 Yasmin Cook, Stroke, 5 Matthew Sheridan Sweep

Open Men: Queenscliff - Go like the Clappers; 1 Nicholas Hampton, Bow, 2 Louis Alston, Second Bow, 3 Connor Hopkins, Second Stroke, 4 Lachlan Hay, Stroke, 5 Matthew Sheridan Sweep

U23 Male: Queenscliff Beef Wellingtons; 1 Ashe Seipelt-Walker, Bow, 2 Wyndham Bromiley, Second Bow, 3 Ryan Oliver, Second Stroke, 4 Callum Latham, Stroke, 5 Damien Daley, Sweep

Manly LSC:

Open Male: Manly LSC Team A; 1 Ben Roberts, Bow, 2 Ian Buck, Second Bow, 3 Jarrod Isopo, Second Stroke, 4 Todd Baker, Stroke, 5 David Maguire Sweep

Palm Beach SLSC Hosts Round 2 2025-26 SLS SNB Boat Premiership Album. A few more below

Report/Pictures: A J Guesdon/PON

Sherro's Angels - Queenscliff